This course contains topics on Biochemistry for MSc Zoology Semester 2. This course is aligned with the NEP syllabus of UoM to be implemented from 2023-24 onwards.
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This course deals with the classification, structure, properties, biological role and significance of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and few vitamins.
Learning outcomes:
After completion of this course, the learners will be able to
- define micro and macromolecules and explain their formation and breakdown
- describe the classification of carbohydrates, their structure, isomerism and biological role
- explain the structure of proteins, their classification and functional role
- illustrate the properties and structure of lipids and their biological role
- outline the structure and biological role of vitamins A, B12, C and D
This course is aligned with the University of Mumbai S.Y.B.Sc. Zoology Semester IV Course IX USZO402 Paper 2 Unit 3 Biomolecules.
This course deals with the structure, types and functions of DNA and RNA. It deals with the basic experiments that prove DNA as the genetic material and RNA as the genetic material in viruses. The processes of DNA replication, transcription, translation and the characteristics of genetic code are explained. A brief account of one gene one polypeptide hypothesis and the operon concept are included.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course, the learner will be able to
- describe the major experiments that prove the nature of genetic material
- explain the structure and components of nucleic acids
- enlist the functions of nucleic acids
- illustrate and explain the process of DNA replication, transcription and translation
- present an overview of operon concept
This course is aligned with the syllabus of University of Mumbai for S.Y. B.Sc. Zoology (2018-19 onwards) Semester III - Course V USZO301 Paper 1 Unit 3 - Nucleic Acids.
This course deals with the Basics of Enzymology - classification, nomenclature, mechanism of enzyme action, enzyme kinetic, inhibition and applications of enzymes.
Expected Outcomes:
- The learner will gain the basic knowledge about the structure, function, nomenclature and six classes of enzymes.
- The learner would have understood the derivation of Michaelis-Menten equation and Lineweaver-Burk equation.
- The learner will be able to differentiate the types of enzyme inhibition and the effect of factors affecting enzyme activity,
- The learner will be familiar with the concepts of regulation of enzyme activity by allostery, covalent modifications and isozymes.
This course is aligned with, but not restricted to, T.Y.B.Sc. Zoology Syllabus of University of Mumbai - Semester VI - Course 16 USZO602 Paper 2 Unit 1 - Enzymology
This Course on Basic Immunology covers the basic concepts of immunity, components of the immune system including a brief account of the antigens, antibodies & their types and antigen processing & presentation.
Expected outcomes:
After completing the course, the learners will be able to
- explain the concept of immunity
- distinguish between innate and adaptive immunity
- summarize the cells and organs of the immune system
- describe the properties of antigens and antibodies
- illustrate the processing and presentation of antigens
The outline of this course is aligned with the University of Mumbai T.Y.B.Sc. Zoology Semester V-Course 12 USZO502 Paper 2 Unit 3 - Basic Immunology.
This course includes the types of antigen-antibody interactions, vaccines and transplantation immunology.
Learning outcomes:
After completion of this course, the learners will be able to
- understand the different types of antigen-antibody interactions
- explain the processes of immunoelectrophoresis and ELISA
- describe the principle of vaccination and the types of vaccines
- outline the immunology of graft transplantation and rejection
UoM syllabus for this Unit
Collection of a few laboratory techniques
This Course on Genetic Engineering covers the basic concepts of cloning. The tools used for cloning and the methods for the process is explained. In addition, basic techniques in Genetic Engineering like PCR, Sequencing of DNA & proteins, Blotting techniques are discussed
Expected outcomes:
After completing the course, the learners will be able to
- explain the concept of cloning
- describe the role of enzymes used in cloning
- distinguish between genomic DNA and cDNA libraries
- summarize the properties of common cloning vectors
- illustrate the processes of PCR, sequencing of DNA & proteins
- compare the various blotting techniques used for transferring nucleic acids & proteins
The outline of this course is aligned with the University of Mumbai T.Y.B.Sc. Zoology Semester VI-Course 17 USZO603 Paper 3 Unit 2 - Genetic Engineering
UoM syllabus for this unit is in the course image
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course, the learners will be able to
- understand and explain the types of point mutation
- enlist the various mutagenic agents and illustrate their mode of action
- describe the various DNA repair mechanisms
- explain the regulatory protein domains in eukaryotes
This course is aligned with the University of Mumbai T.Y. B.Sc. Zoology Semester VI - Course 17 USZO603 Paper 3 Unit 1 - Molecular Biology.
UoM syllabus for this UnitThis course introduces the learners to the basic concepts of developmental biology in general and the development of chick in particular.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course, the learners will be able to
- understand the basic concepts of developmental biology
- explain the process of development of chick
- compare the organogenesis of chick at various times of incubation
- describe the development and functions of extra-embryonic membranes
- justify the role of Hensen's node as an organizer
This course is aligned with the syllabus of University of Mumbai for T.Y.B.Sc. Zoology Semester V Course USZO504 Paper 4 Unit 4 Developmental Biology of Chick
Learning Outcomes:
Successful completion of this course will enable the learners to
- explain the principles and scope of toxicology
- differentiate between the types of toxins and their effect on organs
- analyse dose-response relationships
- outline and apply regulatory guidelines in experimentation
This course is aligned with the syllabus of University of Mumbai for T.Y.B.Sc. Zoology Semester V Course USZO503 Paper 3 Unit 2.
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